The world-famous Underwater Rollercoaster is situated in the Cosmoworld amusement park in Yokohama, Japan. The Underwater Rollercoaster is rightly known as Vanish, as visitors on the rife temporarily disappear as the rollercoaster takes a vertical headlong dive into a tunnel that has been constructed underwater. The vertical plunge is even more frightening as the ride […]
The River of Flowers is situated in Keukenhof (or Kitchen Garden) in Holland. Keukenhof is known as the Garden of Europe because of the 7 million flower bulbs that are planted annually in the 79 acres of land. From water gardens with shrubs and perennials to nature gardens and Japanese country gardens, there are many
Weather is condition of the surrounding atmosphere at a particular time. It is described as a combination of various factors such as, temperature, moisture and air flow. However, the most crucial factor is heating and cooling of air through the Sun. Weather affects our life in many ways. For example, the type of shelter we
Mount Nimbus is an 8,698-feet-high mountain peak situated in the Northern Rocky Mountains in Canada. One of the most remote climbs in the world, the method to climb this mountain requires the aid of steel cables attached to the rocky surface. With a surreal view of only fog and snow capped mountains from the top,
The Faroe Islands are an archipelago and autonomous county halfway between Norway and Iceland within the Kingdom of Denmark. Covered with rugged terrain and sub-polar oceanic climatic conditions, the island faces above freezing temperatures throughout the year. Because the islands were isolated from the cultures that spread across the European continent, the Faroe Islands managed
Temperature: Approximately 21°C to 48°C. Climate: Very hot climate in day time; daily temperature variations are extreme. Location on the Earth: Deserts are found in every continent and cover about one-fifth of Earth’s land area. Flora and Fauna: Saguaro cacti that grow in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and northern Mexico expand like accordions to
Musha Cay is a privately owned island stretched across 150 acres of land in the southern Bahamas. A part of the Exuma Chain in the South Bahamas, Musha Cay is located in Copperfield Bay. Surrounded by 3 other islands, that too are privately owned, Musha Cay provides its guests with pristine white sandy beaches and
The Arches National Park is a 310 sq. km area made up of natural sandstone arches and is located north of Moab in the state of Utah, USA. This National Park received its name because of the 2,000 natural sandstone arches that were formed because of the location of the park. Lying atop an underground
Bali is an Indonesian Island known for its scenic beauty and highly developed arts. A part of the Coral Triangle, Bali forms a part of the area that is known to have the highest biodiversity of marine species, including more than 500 species of reef building coral. Apart from the natural beauty and splendour Bali
The Fairy Tale Forest or Sprookjesbos, as it is known in Dutch, is a part of an amusement park that is situated in the Netherlands. The Fairy Tale Forest is a 15-acre wooded section of the much larger amusement park, where many a fairy tale figure and story is depicted through animated statues and structures.
Kjerag or Kiraag is a mountain in the Rogaland County in Norway. The Kjerag is a 1,110-metre tall mountain with a 984-metre plunging cliff on its northern side. However, the mountain is known worldwide and is considered a popular tourist destination more for the Kjeragbolten than its natural scenic beauty. The Kjeragbolten is a 5-cubic-metre
Temperature: Approximately 17°C to 30°C, consistently high temperature. Climate: Constantly hot and wet climate with plentiful precipitation with heavy cloud cover, and high humidity, with very little annual temperature variation. Location on the Earth: Lies within 12° latitude of the equator. Flora and Fauna: Broad-leaved trees, huge number of plants. Large mammals and small birds,
The Balanced Rock is an amazing geological feature made of hematite and situated in the Garden of Gods, which is a public park located in Colorado, United States. The Balanced Rock is one of the many stunning rock formations that were created in the sedimentary beds of sandstones and limestone. The rock is a fountain
Capilla de Marmol or the Marble Chapels are natural geographic formations located in the General Carrera Lake Waters in Puerto Tranquilo, Chile. The Marble Chapels provide a unique interesting view for tourists who visit the area. Based on their exterior formations, these rock formations are given names that include Chapel, Cathedral and Caves. With the
Temperature: Approximately 0°C to 40°C. Climate: Extreme hot summers and extreme cold winters, with moderate rainfall. Rains in summers and snow in winters at some places. Location on the Earth: Located away from the oceans in the middle of the continents. Flora and Fauna: Only a few trees like willow are found on the banks